MGMA and ACMPE Committees

The following MGMA and ACMPE committees provide critical governance and guidance to the medical practice management professionals they serve.

Look in the MGMA member directory to find committee members' contact information.

MGMA Committees

2010 MGMA Annual Conference Planning Committee

1. Work with staff to identify areas/issues/topics relative to practice management and healthcare.
2. Review final program developed jointly with Learning & Networking Center staff.
3. Act in advisory capacity to review exhibit applications, in conjunction with Business Development staff.
4. Review poster abstract applications.
5. Provide input on marketing plan.
6. Act in advisory capacity to review social events.
   

Members	Liaisons
Chair David Taylor, FACMPE Members Michael H. Boblitz, CMPE Yvonne J. Childers, FACMPE Stewart J. Clark, PhD Craig S. Greenberg, CMPE W. David Holloway, MD, CPE Sheila Richmeier, RN, CMPE Dennis Wipperling, FACMPE	MGMA Board Liaison Dean Danner, Jr., FACMPE ACMPE Board Liaison Alan J. Beason, FACMPE Staff Liaison Lori Buster

Ethics Committee

1. Review and evaluate at least bi-annually, or more frequently if needed, the MGMA Code of Ethics and Disciplinary Procedures, and make any necessary recommendations for modification to the Board.

2. Receive all alleged violations of the MGMA Code of Ethics, and determine their proper resolution in the manner set forth in the Code document.

Members	Liaisons
Chair Elizabeth Wertz-Evans, FACMPE Members MGMA Executive Committee (de facto)	MGMA Board Liaison N/A ACMPE Board Liaison N/A Staff Liaison Kim Schreven

MGMA Finance/Audit Committee

1. Has direct oversight and responsibility for the financial rules, policies and procedures of the Association.

2. Implement and review the annual audit of the Association and report the results of it to the Board of Directors.

3. Review the annual budget of the Association and submit the budget to the Board of Directors for approval.

4. Monitor the functions of the Investment Advisory Subcommittee.  (See subcommittee role described below.)   Receive reports and recommendations from the Subcommittee, and forward such recommendations, when appropriate, to the Board of Directors.

 

Members	Liaisons
Chair Genie G. Blough, FACMPE Members Benjamin G. Cox, FACMPE D. Cheryl Erins, FACMPE Ronald S. German, FACMPE Eric G. Lee, CPA, CMPE William Jessee, MD, FACMPE	MGMA Board Liaison N/A ACMPE Board Liaison N/A Staff Liaison Leah Brash

MGMA-ACMPE Investment Advisory Subcommittee

1. Report to the Finance/Audit Committee.

2. Regulate, review and propose revisions to the Association’s investment policy.

3. Make decisions regarding the investment consultant retained and the money managers chosen on behalf of the Association.

4. Regulate and review the investment performance of the investment consultant and money managers and monitor compliance of such performance with the Association investment policy.

5. Manage the investments of the Association retirement plans, Association reserves and other Association funds.

6. Review distributions from and contributions to the retirement plans on a quarterly basis.

7. Develop and review proposed changes to the design of the retirement plans and recommend such changes to the Finance/Audit Committee for its consideration.

 

Members	Liaisons
Chair Ronald S. German, FACMPE Members Genie Blough, FACMPE D. Cheryl Erins, FACMPE Will Ginn III, FACMPE Robert William Kirk, FACMPE Bergitta E. Smith, FACMPE William Jessee, MD, FACMPE	MGMA Board Liaison N/A ACMPE Board Liaison N/A Staff Liaison Leah Brash

MGMA Government Affairs Committee

1. Serve as advisory to staff and make recommendations to Board of Directors.
   
   

2. Review proposed federal legislation and regulations and recommend appropriate action within MGMA policy.

3. Recommend changes to existing MGMA policy when necessary to accomplish effective legislative or regulatory goals.

4. Seek input and advice on special interest matters from appropriate sections, assemblies/societies and/or other special interest groups as policy recommendations are being developed. Serve as a reference and education resource for other committees, assemblies and sections on legislative matters.

5. Maintain constant surveillance over federal/state legislation and regulations to anticipate future legislative needs.

6. Recommend to the Board of Directors new federal legislation and legislation to modify existing laws of interest to the Association.

7. Monitor the development and issuance of federal regulations to make recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning action on such regulations.

8. Recommend, where appropriate, to the Board of Directors nominees to statutorily mandated commissions, boards or advisory committees.

Members	Liaisons
Chair Edgar H. Silvey, CMPE Members Pawan Arya, MD Teresa D. Beasley Michael T. Brohawn, FACMPE David Conley, MBA William M. Hardimon, MBA Gwendolyn S. Heller, CMPE Gary E. Kriedberg, FACMPE Donald Lurye, MD, CPE John O’Connor, Jr., CMPE Mona E. Reimers, CMPE Becky T. Strom	MGMA Board Liaison Brian P. Kelly, CMPE ACMPE Board Liaison N/A Staff Liaison Patrick Smith

MGMA Nominating Committee

1. Has the responsibility of submitting to the Board qualified candidates for the positions of MGMA vice chair, open seats in the areas of sections, assemblies/societies, physicians, at-large Board seats and, on alternating years, finance/audit chair elect and executive committee member at-large.
   
   
2. Seek input from the Association membership, with such solicitations to include a description of the skill sets desired for Board membership.
   
   

3. Take into account the diversity of the Association membership and the potential of each nominee to fulfill the mission statement of the Association.

 

Members	Liaisons
Chair Christine A. Schon, FACMPE  (as MGMA Immediate Past Board Chair) Members Warren White, FACMPE Will Ginn, FACMPE Patricia Buelow, CMPE Teresa Garrison, FACMPE Michael Nochomovitz, MD John Masiello, CMPE Irene Heinemeier, FACMPE Susan Turney, MD, FACMPE Rebecca Dean, FACMPE	MGMA Board Liaison N/A ACMPE Board Liaison N/A Staff Liaison Kim Schreven

MGMA Patient Safety and Quality Advisory Committee

1. Advise the MGMA Board of Directors, staff, and membership in understanding their role in impacting and enhancing patient care quality, safety, and satisfaction within group practice.
   
   
2. Assist in defining the role of group practice leaders in matters pertaining to health care quality, patient safety and patient satisfaction in their medical groups.
   
   

3. Define the responsibilities of medical practice leaders (and the complementary responsibilities of physicians and others) in providing the processes and systems to provide safe, high-quality patient care.

4. Advise MGMA staff in developing resources and educational materials to allow group practice leaders to impact patient safety, quality and satisfaction within their medical groups.

 

Members	Liaisons
Chair Susan Turney, MD, FACMPE Members Emily Callaway, CMPE Frank Chapman Marlene Hunteman, RN Judith H. Lento, CMPE Thomas A. Ludwig, FACMPE Gene V. Marola, CMPE Timothy C. Palm, CMPE Amy Shoales, FACMPE Christopher Steffen, CMPE Elizabeth Wertz-Evans, FACMPE	MGMA Board Liaison Mark C. Shields, MD, MBA ACMPE Board Liaison N/A Staff Liaison Dave Gans, FACMPE

MGMA Publications Advisory Panel

1. Provide advice and feedback to staff on the content of various MGMA and ACMPE publications.
   
   

2. Suggest topics and authors for articles or features.

3. Review manuscripts submitted for publication.

4. Advise staff regarding the selection of manuscripts and columns for publication in the MGMA magazine.

5. Ensure that the MGMA magazine’s content is accurate, timely and pertinent to members.

 

Members	Liaisons
Chair N/A Members Stacey W. Bannister, CMPE James D. Barrett, FACMPE Linda S. Clark , FACMPE John W. Combs Robin E. Cook, CMPE Kenyokee Crowell CPC Lt.Col. Mark R. Meersman,       USAF, MSC, FACHE Rick E. Weymier, FACMPE	MGMA Board Liaison Kevin J. Dwyer, CMPE ACMPE Board Liaison N/A Staff Liaison Christina Pope

MGMA Survey Advisory Committee

1. Serve as advisory to staff.
   
   
2. Advise staff regarding the content and format of the MGMA survey questionnaires and reports addressing group practice revenue and expenses, physician production and compensation, and manager compensation.
   
   
3. Proactively seek methods to continually improve on survey accuracy, reliability, and ease of completion to support the MGMA strategic plan goal of ensuring that MGMA products meet the “Gold Standard.”
   
   
4. Serve as a resource to the Board of Directors, members, staff, and the healthcare media, answering inquiries and providing information on the MGMA surveys and on the financial management of medical group practices.

Members	Liaisons
Chair Shirley Zwinggi, CMPE Members Susan D. Gardner Theresa H. Lewis Jeffrey B. Milburn, CPE Mary M. Prince Jeffrey W. Smith, CMPE Steven R. Strode Gregory Sweat, MD Jason A. Whitmer	MGMA Board Liaison Nancy Babbitt, FACMPE ACMPE Board Liaison N/A Staff Liaison Crystal Taylor

MGMA Vendor Relations Committee

1. Identify key vendor expectations when working with, or supporting MGMA.  Create effective communications to ensure perceptions meet expectations.
2. Create forums for MGMA volunteer leaders to interact with key corporate supporters.
3. Educate the core membership on the value that corporate supporters provide to the Association.
4. Educate vendors on what to expect from core members.

Members	Liaisons
Chair Patricia A. Buelow, CMPE Members Jim Bettendorf Christy Chalmers, CMPE Sherry Elliott, FACMPE Craig S. Greenberg, CMPE	MGMA Board Liaison Gary C. Paavola, CMPE ACMPE Board Liaison N/A Staff Liaison Steve Hellebush

ACMPE Committees

ACMPE Advancement Committee

1. Serve as a resource and provide support and guidance to Forum representatives regarding the implementation of ACMPE activities in the MGMA state and assembly/society organizations.

2. Devise and carry out strategies to assist Forum representatives in increasing the advancement of ACMPE members.

3. Oversee ACMPE Forum activities in the MGMA state, assembly and society organizations.

Members	Liaisons
Chair Claudette V. Brown, CMPE Members Beth Balen, FACMPE Ronald W. Holder Jr., FACMPE Michael O’Connell, FACMPE Maria F. Petro, FACMPE Mary B. Royer, FACMPE	ACMPE Board Liaison William S. Henderson, FACMPE Staff Liaison Melissa Emdin

ACMPE Credentials Committee

1. Review and recommend policy underlying the requirements for admission and advancement.

2. Present appeals and grievances of College members to the ACMPE Executive Committee for action and correspond with applicants on the committee actions.

3. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Chair from time to time.

Members	Liaisons
Chair Alan D. Winkler, FACMPE  (as ACMPE Board Vice Chair) Members N/A	ACMPE Board Liaison N/A Staff Liaison Laura Woodruff

ACMPE Examinations Committee

1. Establish examination procedures that insure all examinees are provided a fair and impartial opportunity to meet examination requirements.

2. Assist in conducting tutorial sessions in cooperation with staff for individuals preparing to take the examinations.

3. Serve as Examination Mentors, as needed.

4. Review the composition and format of the essay and objective examinations, systematically updating each.

5. Assist in writing, reviewing and updating essay and objective examination questions, as well as items for ACMPE assessments as needed.

6. Make any recommendations to the ACMPE Board for changes in the way the examination is structured or administered.

7. Serve as proctors at designated exam sites.

8. Establish procedures to assure confidentiality of the exams and exam results.

9. Ensure that proper standards of grading essay and objective examinations are maintained.

10. Periodically evaluate reaction of examinees to the exams in order to enlist constructive criticism useful in updating the examination program and procedures and obtain outside expert consultation as needed in the areas of test construction and evaluation.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the ACMPE Chair from time to time.

 

Members	Liaisons
Chair Kelley W. Suskie, FACMPE Members Maureen E. DeBlois, FACMPE Debra C. Hartman, FACMPE Daniel T. Kasinec, FACMPE Cindy L. Keene CPA FACMPE Samantha Kempster, CMPE Meredith Kiesnowski, FACMPE Ruth Lander, FACMPE James B. Mitchell, CMPE	ACMPE Board Liaison Thomas A. Ludwig, FACMPE Staff Liaison Heather McHugh

ACMPE Nominating/Bylaws Committee

1. Has the responsibility of submitting to the board qualified candidates for the positions of ACMPE vice chair, Secretary/Treasurer and open positions for at-large Board seats.

2. Seek input from the Association membership, with such solicitations to include a description of the skill sets desired for Board membership.

3. Take into account the diversity of the Association membership and the potential of each nominee to fulfill the mission statement of the Association.

   Members	Liaisons
   Chair Rebecca S. Dean, FACMPE  (as ACMPE Immediate Past Board Chair) Members Sarah Holt, PhD, FACMPE Nick Kupferle III, FACMPE Carolyn Pickles, FACMPE Christine Schon, FACMPE	ACMPE Board Liaison N/A Staff Liaison Kim Schreven

ACMPE Professional Papers Committee

The Professional Papers Committee shall:

1. Assist Nominees and Certified Medical Practice Executives in paper/case study preparation by:
   
   a. Reviewing and evaluating paper and case study outlines and manuscripts in light of existing standards for acceptable papers/case studies
   
   b. Providing constructive comments for improvement for resubmissions.
   
2. Assist staff with tutorial sessions for individuals preparing to write their papers/case studies.
   
   
3. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the ACMPE Board Chair from time to time.
   

The Professional Papers Committee Chair shall:

1. Ensure a uniform and constructive approach to the development and final approval of each paper and to carry out the purposes of the professional paper requirement so that both the interests of the ACMPE and the authors are served.
   
   
2. Be specifically charged with urging all Nominees and Certified Medical Practice Executives to complete the professional paper requirement.
   
   
3. Help conduct professional paper tutorial sessions.
   
   
4. Assist staff with committee meetings and committee appointments.
   
   
5. Attend the face-to-face committee meeting at the MGMA Annual Conference in October.
   
   
6. Offer feedback to Team Leaders throughout the year.
   

The Team Leaders shall:

1. Perform all functions listed above for committee members.
   
   
2. After reviewing grading team comments and recommendations for improvement and assessing an author’s performance in response to these suggestions, will determine and communicate the scope of improvements needed for acceptance of the outline/manuscript to the author.
   
   
3. Offer feedback to graders on their team throughout the year.
   

The Professional Papers Mentors shall:

1. Serve as mentors to authors who require assistance.
   
   
2. Assist in the preparation of acceptable papers/case studies as may be deemed appropriate.
   
   
3. Advise and counsel Nominees and Certified Medical Practice Executives with regard to acceptability of their outlines and manuscripts.

Members

Liaisons

Chair Andrea DeRosier, FACMPE Grader Team Leaders Jane L. Clay, FACMPE Rachel Cowan, FACMPE John Cunningham, FACMPE Nancy M. Giunta, FACMPE Edward Gulko, FACMPE Lucien Roberts III, FACMPE Mary B. Royer, FACMPE Graders Susan K. Curtis, FACMPE Barbara L. Daiker, FACMPE Sherry Delio, FACMPE Lindsay Farrell, FACMPE Richard M. Finn, FACMPE Kerri L. Gantt, FACMPE James D. Hudson, FACMPE Alan J. Hurley, FACMPE Vance Jackson, FACHE Karen Marcelo, FACMPE Karen Massey, FACMPE Carol G. Pace, FACMPE Tina Taylor Spellman, FACMPE Cinderella Tollefsen, FACMPE Kimberly Wishon, FACMPE Elizabeth Woodcock, FACMPE Lorraine C. Woods, FACMPE Mentor Team Leader Lee Ann Webster, FACMPE Mentors Cynthia Blain, FACMPE Greg Feltenberger, FACMPE Ronald K. Finnan, FACMPE Lynn M. Kelley, FACMPE Jane Parrish, FACMPE Steven C. Smith, FACMPE Diana Wenning, FACMPE

ACMPE Board Liaison J. William Appling, FACMPE Staff Liaisons Melissa Emdin

MGMA-ACMPE Committees

MGMA-ACMPE Professional Development Advisory Committee

1. Serve as advisory to staff and makes recommendations to Board of Directors.
   

2. Assess educational programs and products.

3. Review the Education and Information Center needs analyses and make recommendations regarding educational and informational programs and products.

4. Advise staff in the selection and development of content for the production of future educational programs and products, and information programs, products and services within the context of the unified Association curriculum model.

5. Review, provide advice on, and ratify the education plans for current programs and product offerings.

6. Serve as a communication link to member education program committees, and other constituents to provide information on and access to the research, curriculum, staff resources and recommendations of the learning department as an effective means of providing direction to the development of their programs.

7. Review and provide regular input to the Emerging Issues and Hot Topics Report on which MGMA bases many education and Information Center products and services. This report is published 2-3 times a year.

8. Review efforts to ensure that annual ACCME guidelines are met. Assure compliance with guidelines of all other accrediting bodies with which the Associations have a sponsor relationship.

9. Evaluate on a periodic basis the extent to which the Associations’ educational goals and objectives as set forth in the MGMA/ACMPE/MGMA CFR strategic plan are being achieved by their educational activities.

10. Advise staff on the development of new publications.

Members	Liaisons
Chair Karen Marcelo, FACMPE Members Marsha L. Bennett, CMPE Karen Eschenbach, CMPE Ronald W. Holder, Jr., CMPE David Rausch, FACHE, CMPE Mickey Smith, CMPE Bonnie Wang, FACHE Mary Pat Whaley, FACMPE	MGMA Board Liaison Debra Wiggs, FACMPE ACMPE Board Liaison Edward J. Ludwig III, FACMPE Staff Liaisons Jane Biglin

MGMA-ACMPE Honors Selection Committee

1. Select each recipient for the Harry Harwick Lifetime Achievement Award, Fred Graham Award for innovation in Improving Community Health, Medical Practice Executive of the Year Award, and Physician Executive of the Year Award.

2. Review all qualifying articles and determine finalists for the Article of the Year Award (to be voted on by the general membership).

Members	Liaisons
Chair Alan D. Winkler, FACMPE  (as ACMPE Board Vice Chair) Members James D. Barrett, FACMPE D. Cheryl Erins, FACMPE Michael B. Guthrie, MD Dawn G. Holcombe, FACMPE Grant T. Savage, PhD Elizabeth Sayre-King FACMPE Amy Shoales, FACMPE	MGMA Board Liaison N/A ACMPE Board Liaison N/A Staff Liaisons Laura Woodruff

MGMA-ACMPE University Relations Advisory Committee

1. Serve as advisory to staff.
   
   
2. Help staff better understand the needs of students, faculty and other stakeholders in the university community.
   
   
3. Provide input and direction in the recruitment and retention of student and faculty members.
   
   
4. Help build a bridge between the Associations and the university community.
   
   
5. Help raise the awareness of the ACMPE Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management in the university community and its use for curriculum development.
   
   
6. Provide input and direction in the expansion of the MGMA-ACMPE Student Network Program.
   
   
7. Provide input and direction with the development of the internship/residency program.
   
   
8. Provide input and guidance on the development of products and services for the university community.
   
   
9. Forge working relationships with alumni to get involved in the student networks.

Members	Liaisons
Chair Susan Aloi, FACMPE Members Patricia L. Brewster, FACMPE Robert E. Burke, PhD Dr. Robert A. Degraaff Frank H. Ford III, FACMPE Leslie R. Jebson, CMPE Lonn D. McDowell, FACMPE Deborah McQuilkin, FACMPE Craig J. Nesta, CMPE Lydia Middleton Reed, CAE John L. Weir, FACMPE Justin Turner (student)	MGMA Board Liaison Nancy A. Martin, CMPE ACMPE Board Liaison Ann C. McFarland, FACMPE Staff Liaisons Melissa Emdin

ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc. Committees

Bachrach Advisory Committee

1. Review the eligible scholarship applications for The Bachrach Family Scholarship for Excellence in Medical practice Management. The Bachrach scholarship typically draws 65-80 applicants each year. Each application ranges in length from 10-15 pages.

2. Prepare your recommendation of the top 3 Bachrach scholarship applicants. (Your recommendations will be presented to the Scholarship Review Committee for their consideration in selecting the 2008 scholarship recipient.)

   The advisory committee will conduct its work in May and June 2008. Each committee member will have 3 weeks to independently to review the scholarship applications and submit their recommendations.

Members	Liaisons
Chair N/A Members David Bachrach, FACMPE Kathy A. Maddock, FACMPE Carolyn Pickles, FACMPE	ACMPE Board Liaison N/A Staff Liaisons Melissa Emdin

Harwick Advisory Committee

1. Review the eligible scholarship applications for Harry J. Harwick Scholarship. The Harwick scholarship typically draws 50-60 applicants each year. Each application ranges in length from 10-15 pages.

2. Prepare your recommendation of the top 3 Harwick scholarship applicants. (Your recommendations will be presented to the Scholarship Review Committee for their consideration in selecting the Harwick scholarship recipient(s).)

   The advisory committee will conduct its work in May and June 2008. Each committee member will have 3 weeks to independently review the scholarship applications and submit their recommendations.

Members	Liaisons
Chair N/A Members This committee is one person. That person is the most current Harwick Award recipient. Gary S. Kaplan, MD, FACMPE	ACMPE Board Liaison N/A Staff Liaisons Melissa Emdin

Review Committee

1. Review the eligible scholarship applications for the ACMPE Scholarship Fund Program. The program draws approximately 100 applicants each year. Each application ranges in length from 10-15 pages.

2. Prepare your recommendation of the top 15-25 scholarship applicants and submit by the designated deadline

3. Participate on a conference call to compile a complete list of recommended scholarship recipients. (Your recommendations will be presented to the ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc. Board of Directors for approval.)

   The review committee will conduct its work in May-July 2008. Each committee member will have 4 weeks to independently review the scholarship applications and submit their recommendations.

Members	Liaisons
Chair Phil Rhoades, FACMPE Members Edward Gulko, FACMPE Ann C. McFarland, FACMPE	ACMPE Board Liaison N/A Staff Liaisons Melissa Emdin

More Information

Please direct questions or comment about MGMA and ACMPE committees to MGMA President and CEO William F. Jessee, MD, FACMPE at comments@mgma.com.